On Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, the International Olympic Committee woke up the world by voting to drop out wrestling from the Olympic Games beginning in the summer of 2020. Most people were shocked to hear the information that was said and me wanting to go to the Olympics for wrestling and the IOC wanting to vote it out. Wrestling should be kept in the Olympics because it is the oldest sport in the modern time of the Olympics, it creates physically fit and mentally though athletes, and it has a worldwide popularity.
Wrestling should be kept In the Olympics because it the oldest sport in the modern time of the Olympics. It has been around since the time of the Romans and Ancient Greeks. Removing wrestling …show more content…
Wrestling is tough, it is a sport much from its participants, but if one has the courage to step out on the mat dressed in a uniform that leaves a little imagination and challenge another human to a match to see who the better man is. Danger can be found in every sport, and wrestling are no more prone to injury’s to soccer, football, track stars, lacrosse. Wrestling creates a sense of accountable for one’s actions. Those that work hard, succeed. There is no one to hide behind; every flaw and mistake is brought forth in a match. It takes a great deal of mental toughness and sacrifice nights with friends for extra practice and consideration, favorite food to lose the extra pound, and sleep when one needs to wake up at 4am to go for a run before school begins. That competitive nature of clashing with another human being creates a sense of community within the wrestling world. Those that have never participated in the sport have a tough time understanding this. Opponents’ must shake hands before and after, showing respect for the other fighter, win or lose. It is uncommon to see administration in the form of an embrace even after one has lost a tough battle. These values are created through combative sports, and stay with a wrestle for the remainder of their